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Old Mar 28, 2017 | 07:28 AM
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I am a believer in synthetic oils, but not sure if they are safe for older engines. Would it be safe to put synthetic oil into a 65 vette 327 engine? Thanks!
 
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Old Mar 29, 2017 | 07:22 AM
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The only problem I would foresee would be possibly leaking through the old seals and gaskets.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2017 | 12:28 PM
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I have had the same question?

1963 340hp survivor car with 22,000miles

Motor never has been opened up or removed and it is due for an oil change after 100 miles and 4 years..lol
 
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Old Jun 20, 2017 | 10:12 PM
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Welcome to the forum.

Personally I'd stick w/ conventional oil.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2018 | 08:18 PM
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The older engines need the zinc additive - which you can add or find in various racing oils.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2018 | 08:50 PM
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You can also get zinc additives such as GM's EOS. I believe diesel oil might still have higher zinc in it.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2018 | 09:35 AM
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I use VALVOLINE Racing Oil 10W 30 - it includes HIGH ZINC - I think it's better than mixing in the additive - its engineered to be correct.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2018 | 09:36 AM
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Relative to the Vavoline oil - its VR1
 
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